Sealing Juvenile Records in Muskogee In general, Oklahoma law states that a juvenile’s criminal records are confidential and not open for public inspection. Okla. Stat. tit. 10A § 2-6-102 This prohibits a mistake made in adolescence from following a person into their adulthood. Not all juvenile records can be sealed. While shoplifting or underage drinking may qualify, … [Read more...] about The Process and Implications of Sealing Muskogee, Oklahoma Juvenile Records
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Oklahoma Has Legal Protections Against Domestic Violence In Oklahoma, domestic abuse is defined as any act or threatened act of violence, stalking, or harassment committed by a family or household member against another family or household member. This can be a husband against a wife, an adult against an elder, one roommate against another, etc. This includes physical … [Read more...] about Legal Protections Against Domestic Violence in Muskogee: A Comprehensive Overview
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Getting a Legal Name Change in Muskogee Under Oklahoma law, any person who lives in Oklahoma state or who has been residing on any military reservation located in Oklahoma for more than 30 days may petition for a change of name in a civil action in the district court. (Okla. Stat. tit. 12 § 1631.) However, you may not do so if you are required to register as a sex … [Read more...] about Family Law in Muskogee: Navigating the Process of Legal Name Changes
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What Are Living Wills in Oklahoma? Oklahoma's Advance Directive Act establishes legal guidelines for people to create advance directives, sometimes referred to as living wills. These are legal documents that outline a person’s healthcare preferences in case that person is unable to give voice to their healthcare preferences. The document is also used to appoint … [Read more...] about Legal Considerations for Muskogee, Okla. Residents When Making a Living Will
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Identity Theft is a Crime in Oklahoma Identity theft is rampant. Far from being a victimless crime, identity theft causes millions of dollars in damages to countless victims. If you have had your personal information stolen and then used by another, there are things you can do. This article explains the various avenues you might choose to pursue. Oklahoma law defines … [Read more...] about Legal Remedies for Victims of Identity Theft in Muskogee Oklahoma